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CITIZEN POWER 1 ' *^ - ) i Public Policy Research Education and Advocacy
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-.FCREmRrs'BUREAU March 30, 2012
Rosemary Chiavetta, Secretary Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Commonwealth Keystone Building 400 North Street Harrisburg, PA 17120
Re: Petition of West Penn Power Company for Issuance of a Second Supplement to its Previous Qualified Rate Orders Under Sections 2808 and 2812 ofthe Public Utility Code, Docket No. R-00039022
Application of West Penn Power Company for Approval ofits Restructuring Plan Under Section 2806 ofthe Public Utility Code, Docket No. R-00973981
Dear Secretary Chiavetta,
As required by the Amended Joint Petition for Settlement in the above captioned proceeding, I am enclosing the Citizen Power 2011 Energy Education and Services Program Report.
A copy of the Report has been provided to the PaPUC Bureau of Audits and has been served on all known parties in this proceeding. A Certificate of Service to that effect is enclosed.
Yours truly,
Christopher Titus North, Ph.D. Executive Director
2121 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania 15217(412)421-6072 fax (412) 421-6162
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2011 Energy Education and Services Pcogra^ Part One: Sustainable Energy Education Project
In 2011 Citizen Power (CP) continued the development of its teacher training project.
The Program Manager expended a great deal of time refining the workshop content, including
the power point presentations and hands-on exercises. A total of thirteen workshops were
conducted in nine western Pennsylvania counties for 293 participants, representing, 189 schools
and reaching an anticipated 21,100 students as reported by the teachers. This represents a 24%
increase in the number of participants from 2010, and brings the four-year program total to 796.
The vast majority of the participants from previous years, of course, are continuing to teach and
pass on the information and knowledge they received at our workshops, compounding the
number of students reached. The workshops were held at the following locations:
3/2/11 Westmoreland IU7 in Greensburg - 25 participants
4/1/11 Carnegie Science Center - 29 participants
4/15/11 Erie Diocese in Clarion - 10 participants
5/5/11 Phipps Garden Center in Pittsburgh - 26 participants
5/6/11 Phipps Garden Center in Pittsburgh - 29 participants
6/9/11 PA Cooperative Extension in State College - 35 participants
6/23/11 Appalachia IU8 in Duncansville - 35 participants
7/20/11 Quiet Creek Herb Farm - 16 participants
7/28/11 Pittsburgh Regional Center for Science Teachers/National Energy
Technology Laboratory (PRCST/NETL) in Bruceton & Oakland
- 24 participants
9/22/11 Northwest Tri-County IU5 - 22 participants
10/13/11 Central IU10 in West Decatur - 16 participants
11/2/11 Seneca IU9 in Smethport - 19 participants
12/1/11 Children's Museum of Pittsburgh in Northside - 16 participants
Energy Education Project: Teacher Training Workshops 2011
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The year included several noteworthy workshops. On April 1 the Carnegie Science
Center workshop had 29 participants which was a mini solar workshop held in partnership with
the Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair for the mentor teachers of the science fair
competition. In addition, CP was excited to partner with Phipps Garden Center in Pittsburgh and
also the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh for a total of three workshops, as these are high
profile non-profit institutions in the Pittsburgh region that have such a priority commitment to
sustainability.
On June 9 we held a workshop for the PA Cooperative Extension in State College with
35 participants. This training was different because the participants were informal educators and
the PA Cooperative Extension is looking to create citizen scientists and have a goal nationally to
reach one million new scientists by 2013. Citizen Power was excited to collaborate on this
strategy with such a well-respected community and educational organization. It was very
successful with excellent evaluation ratings and dovetailed well with the capacity and goals of
the Cooperative educators.
On July 20 we held a workshop at the Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country
Living in Brookville (near Clarion) with 16 participants. This workshop was held at a facility
that encompasses many of the practices that we teach about: hybrid wind/solar system, energy
efficient lighting and heating system, green building techniques (i.e. straw bale), and a strict
commitment to sustainable living practices. The workshop was conducted in an outdoor pavilion
arid despite the record breaking heat that day at 95 degrees the participants were enthusiastic and
appreciative of the experience.
Another notable workshop was held on July 28 where we partnered with the PRCST
(offices located at University of Pittsburgh) and had a two day workshop, the first day being held
at(the NETL facility in South Park. The first day included a tour of their research facilities,
where participants heard from many of their researchers about their work on mature energy
technologies. Citizen Power (CP) then had the opportunity to educate the teachers on the second
day at the University of Pittsburgh about the renewables.
Each workshop participant completed an evaluation form. The response to the
workshops was overwhelmingly positive, as you can see in the attached summary (Attachment
A). It is important to note that well over 90% of respondents say they will be able to incorporate
resources from the Energy Education Project workshops into their lessons and that virtually
every participant said they would recommend the workshop to others. Overall, the evaluations
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from participants were improved in 2011 in every single category compared to the previous year,
which in turn were improved from the year before that. Moreover, participants are reporting that
they are making great use of the giftbags (retail value at $170) that we provide, which include a
variety of resources and teaching materials.
Follow-up
We sent the annual follow-up survey to 109 of the 2010 participants along with copies of
the "Green Grants" form and the "Energy Audit Toolbag Request" form. The survey was sent as
a link in an email to a free surveying service called Survey Monkey. We are monitoring the
response rate to see how it compares with the. original method of snail mailing hard copies with .
return envelopes. We received a 14% response rate. We had received an 18% response rate from
2009 participants when sent hard copy surveys through snail mail.- The 2008 participant surveys
had a 22% response rate when sent hard copy surveys through snail mail. We were hoping that
the electronic version would serve to: (1) save on mailing and production costs; (2) save the
environmental cost of paper production and postal transportation resource usage; and (3) deliver
a better response rate. Reasons I arid 2 were certainly achieved, but at the expense of a smaller
response rate. However, we feel we were able to glean sufficient feedback from those surveys
collected to consider it an acceptable follow-up assessment mechanism.
Workshop Content Development
We have completed updates to the resource binder and flash drive with the latest
available statistics, technology advancements, new opportunities, etc. Additionally, we have
updated the smart schools, solar and wind power points with the latest available statistics,
technology advancements and new opportunities. We have implemented improvements to
workshop activities and experiments. A scaled-down 30-minute version of the solar presentation
was created. We conducted a solar update conference call on March 31, 2011 with our solar
expert, Ron Celentano, key CP staff, and the four Energy Trainers to get up-to- date on the latest
technological developments and industry trends. We are developing a Concentrating Solar and
Solar Thermal component, including power points and activities. Training for our Energy
Trainers for these new components took place on September 29 & 30, 2011 with a busy agenda
that included two ten- hour days of lectures, power point instruction', hands-on activities and
process brainstorming, and fieldtrips. (See Attachment B for details.) Our four Energy Trainers
and key staff members took part in the seminar led by our solar expert Ron Celentano.
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Separately, we carried out equipment testing, activity development, technology research, and
contact development related to the solar thermal training. We have three Concentrating Solar and
Solar Thermal workshops already scheduled for 2012.
Efforts to Increase Awareness and Collaborations of Project
* Advertised submissions for the MathSci Collaborative "Journal," which is provided to ALL western PA science and math teachers.
^Continued outreach to science teachers, principals and curriculum coordinators through the PA Science Teachers Association email distributions and the PA Council for Environmental Educators calendar and newsletter.
'"Advertised the project/workshops through the PA Department of Education's "Pennsylvania Resources for Educators."
In addition, the Program Manager attended a number of exhibiting opportunities, and networking and informational meetings:
* Exhibited at Network Connections Resource Fair at Carnegie Science Center on February 10,2011.
* Served as a judge for the Fairchild Challenge (a national high school competition to promote environmentalism, locally hosted by the Phipps Conservatory) on April 29, 2011. CP was also represented as a judge at the Fairfield .Challenge on April 1, 2011.
* Attended the Network Connections Resource Partners Meeting May 19, 2011.
* Attended "The Pittsburgh Solar Tour" on July 17, 2011 which was hosted at Chatham University and proceeded to visit other sites around Pittsburgh that have solar installations.
* Attended the July 26, 2011 US DOE TAP Webinar on "Furthering your Local Governments' Energy Efficiency Goals: Part 1 - Getting Support from Local Leaders."
* Attended the "Green Schools Initiative" Committee meeting at the Green Building Alliance on September 20, 2011 which should prove to be a meaningful alliance that intends to actually get something done with the schools.
* Organized and completed a public program presentation at Phipps Conservatory on October 9, 2011 titled "See the Light". CP demonstrated side-by-side comparisons of different lighting technologies and had a drawing for an LED bulb. Phipps is a good regional partner and it is important for CP to foster this relationship.
* Exhibited at the Math/Sci Collaborative Network Connections at the Carnegie Science Center on October 27, 2011.
* Attended "The Pittsburgh Solar Tour II" on October 29,2011.
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* Attended the Math/Sci Collaborative Resource Partner meeting at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3 on November 9, 2011.
* Attended the "Living Building Challenge in Action" Panel at Phipps Conservatory on December?, 2011.
* Participated in the training session for the 2012 Advocacy Day in Harrisburg at the Green Building Alliance on December 9, 2011. .
* Attended the Sustainable Pittsburgh "Smart Growth is Smart Business" conference-on December 13, 2011.
Green Grants
* January 11, 2011 - A $5,000 request from' the State College Area School District (SCASD) to
construct a 2.4 kW wind turbine and develop associated educational materials for the school
district was granted. Construction is scheduled to begin during the first half of 2012.
* April 18, 2011 - We approved a grant request from Quiet Creek Herb Farm for wind kits and
energy auditing equipment totaling $600. A follow-up report submitted by Quiet Creek on the
use of the grant monies and associated pictures were attached.
* May 19, 2011 - We approved a grant request from the PA Association of Agriculture
Educators for 25 wind turbine kits for a wind seminar being conducted by Kidwind on July 12,
2011. The total grant value was $1,250. A follow-up report was submitted.
* August 4, 2011 - We provided a grant to the Audubon Society of Western PA in the amount of
$1,976 for wind kits and a solar pathfinder. This grant will, impact on average between 300 and
350 fifth grade students annually. A follow-up report was submitted detailing their efforts at
integrating the kits into their curriculum.
* September 15, 2011 - Provided a grant on to Richland Elementary School in the amount of
$1,500 for solar panel kits and wind kits. This grant will impact on average between 130 sixth
grade students each annually. The school district contributed an additional $2,851 towards the
total package. A follow-up report was submitted in the form of a bound book with many
photographs.
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* October 31, 2011 - The School District ofthe City of Erie was given a $4,644 grant. This grant
will provide all twenty Erie schools with enough wind kits for a classroom to experiment with
wind power generation. Our contribution is part of a $50,000 overhaul of the city's science
curriculum to place more emphasis on renewable energy, conservation, and efficiency. The
entire School District of the City of Erie has taken on a commitment around these issues and is a
part of the Energy Star Portfolio Management System to benchmark and improve their schools'
footprint.
We are maintaining communications with past recipients for status updates and reporting
requirements and have created a Green Grants Tracking spreadsheet for this purpose. We have
several grants in the pipeline as of the first quarter of 2012. In order to better advertise this
program, we have put the application on our website for anyone to access. We also make
announcements to the participants of all our workshops. Additionally, we include hardcopies and
electronic versions of the application in the binder we give to all workshop participants.
Furthermore, our follow-up email survey to past workshop participants have the application
attached. The program is also listed on the Pennsylvania Department of Education website under
their "Resources for Educators" section.
Energy Audit Toolbags
Our Energy Audit Toolbag Lending Program has gained popularity. Teachers who have
attended our workshops and conducted a building energy audit as part pf the hands-on training
can replicate the experience with their students using specialized tools and meters lent free of
charge by Citizen Power. We pay for Fedex shipping in both directions. During 2011, this
program involved 48 teachers and 841 students at the schools listed in the chart on the following
page.
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School Name Students Involved Teachers Involved
Moshannon Valley High School 35 2
Pittsburgh South Hills Middle School 5 1
DuBois Area School District 35 .1
Mount Nittany Middle School 30 2
The Kiski School 24 1
Serra Catholic High School 40 1
Holy Trinity School (Diocese of Greensburg) 5 8
Audobon Society of Western Pennsylvania 338 20
Maurice K. Goddard State Park Public Program #?
Warren Area High School 10 1
St. Joseph's Catholic Academy 40 2
Oswaya Valley High School 5 1 Williamsburg Jr/Sr High School 46 1
Erie Day School 6 1
North Star High School 30 1
Northern Cambria Middle School 150 1
St. Agnes School 1 1 Bishop Carroll Catholic High School 12 1 Bellefonte Area Middle School 12 1-
St. Agnes School 17 1
We have received a report from Park Forest Middle School on the results of the energy
audit conducted by their students using our toolbag. They reported to us that their facilities
manager started repairs on the recommended items, and followed-up to say the repairs were
made over the summer. This is a concrete example of how the Energy Audit Toolbag Program is
empowering students to impact energy savings at their schools. We also helped Shadyside
Academy put together an energy audit .toolbag of its own. Several borrowers of the audit kit
used them for Science Fair projects.
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Part Two: Green Energy Collaborative Project
In our attempt to fulfill the West Penn Settlement objectives providing residential
customers with lower priced electricity and providing an opportunity for clean and renewable
energy sources to be expanded, we identified an opportunity to forge a partnership with an
electricity supplier to provide consumers with low-cost wind-based electricity. The growing
consumer understanding of electricity choice and the priority that the Commission has placed on
making electricity shopping a success played a role in the timing of our decision to embark on
this new project. During the winter of 2010-2011, we approached over a dozen suppliers with
our proposal. Negotiations and follow-ups were conducted with four potential partners for the
Green Energy Collaborative (GEC), including Viridian, Blue Star, Dominion, and Tri-Eagle.
We eventually settled on TriEagle, as they offered a fixed rate, were already offering service in
the Duquesne Light territory, had a good background regarding customer complaints and
business practices, and had a business model that we concluded would allow them to offer
renewable energy service at a low cost with little risk of market withdrawal.
We developed a business plan for the GEC that could lead to the eventual creation of a
viable, independent, member-owned and run cooperative. This, of course, is contingent on the
program being able to eventually finance itself through some sort of revenue stream, most likely
sales commissions. Accordingly, we designed the program such that the cost of continuing
administration would be as low as possible. The initial start up costs, as well as advertising costs,
are being financed by funds from the West Penn settlement.
We drew up a budget and projections, and identified what we required from a partner,
such as the ability to do billing for us, provide us with customer information, provide millage to
us, and offer consumers a fixed rate. This initial work involved included the following:
Identifying and contacting all potential partners and assessing their compatibility
Researching the background of the potential partners for complaints, legal issues,
financial viability
Making initial contact with other non-profit organizations that might want to
collaborate with the GEC
Making inquiries with advertising outlets
Drafting marketing materials
Reserving a business name and securing an internet domain name
- Looking into the legal ramifications and requirements for the project
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Investigating the process of obtaining Green-E REGs, contacting marketers, and
obtaining a quote for 2011 and 2012 vintage RECs
Creating a mock-up for an interactive website
- Communicating our plans to the PUC
Following a thorough investigation of all alternatives, we selected TriEagle Energy as the
partner for the GEC-and signed a contract with them in late May 2011. The contract required
TriEagle to develop a 100% wind electricity product. Leading up to this, we had to investigate
the licensing and filing requirements regarding the GEC with the PUC, revise the standard
TriEagle broker agreement so that it reflected CP's non-profit status and the unique goals of the
GEC endeavor, investigate liability issues, and decide how to secure the wind RECs. Once the
contract was concluded, we developed a database to capture all relevant information about GEC
members. We also created a website to gather that data as part of the enrollment process, We
held a focus group to help us hone our pitch and decide on a logo and website design. We
produced graphics and contents for marketing materials.
Citizen Power staff and friends started signing up for the GEC/TriEagle product, called
"Green Eagle," through the website in July 2011 as we conducted beta testing to identify any
issues that need to be addressed before the public launch set for August. The GEC's "Green
Eagle 24" product became the lowest price residential electricity available in the Duquesne Light
service territory.
On August 2, 2011, a KDKA news report started the phones ringing immediately and the
online applicants to begin rolling in. While the staff and system were able to process all requests
we received, certain glitches were identified and subsequently rectified. These involved the
sign-up process, the telephone protocol, published information, our literature, the website, the
customer database, etc. TriEagle was very cooperative in resolving issues involving regulation
and responded promptly to our requests for them to review and approve all our marketing
material
Following the rush of sign-ups in early August 2011 we set to work resolving issues.
Initially, users of Windows Vista running Microsoft's Internet Explorer 7 had trouble using our
on-line form and had to be walked through the process over the phone. Once the problem was
identified, a solution could be implemented. Also, seeing as the initial publicity was on KDKA's
five o'clock local news, we received a disproportionate amount of inquiries from older people
with little internet experience or no access at all. This necessitated the development of a mail
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based sign-up system. The necessary legal forms, information packet, and cover letter was
developed and implemented. Protocols for handling telephone inquiries and sign-ups by mail
were also developed.
With the glitches thus worked out, we then applied all that we learned to marketing. We
developed a flyer making sure that it was in compliance with any and all laws, PUC regulations,
and contractual obligations. The flyer includes time-sensitive claims and information, and is
printed in house on an as-needed basis. It is used for tabling events, literature drops, etc. There is
a modified version of the flyer for mailings. (Attachment E). We also developed a print ad and
purchased space in the New People (Thomas Merton Center), the Co-operator (East End Food
Coop), the Tree City Times (Forest Hills municipal government) and event programs for the
Rachel Carson Homestead, GASP, the City Paper, etc. We also tabled at the Green Innovators
Festival at Hartwood Acres on September 24, where we could make our pitch directly and even
hand out GEC pin wheels to children. As an additional marketing tool, we printed generic GEC
business cards that do not include time-sensitive information or individual's names. These can be
always handy and distributed by any of us. In conjunction with the billboard firm Lamar, we
designed a billboard that is currently visible from the Pennsylvania Turnpike by westbound
traffic some 19 miles west of the Somerset wind farms.
Towards the end of the year, we prepared to expand the GEC, both in terms of geography
and customer class. We now offer the GEC to customers in the PP&L and Peco service
territories. The Green Eagle products are competitive in those areas, but not the lowest priced.
We have not yet started advertising in those territories, and as of the end of the year we had only
a single sign-up. Also, in December 2011 we started offering Green Eagle products to
commercial account holders. The sign-up process is much more complicated as each commercial
account requires its own individual quote. Also, depending on the customer's usage profile; the
price is not necessarily competitive. We will charge commission on these sales on a case by case
basis, based in part on whether the customer is a non-profit or not. We have not made any special
effort so far to market to commercial accounts and have not yet had any success in signing any
up, although there have been a few inquiries.
On November 20, 2011, Don Hopey of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette featured the GEC in
an article, which led to a big spike in enrollments. The web-based sign-up system worked
smoothly this time, although some scrambling was necessary due to Don mistakenly writing that
there was no cancellation fee for anyone switching away from their existing provider to the GEC.
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This was despite our emphasis to him that customers should check with their providers to see if
cancellation fees apply. A clarification was prominently added to the sign-up page by 9:30 A M .
We picked up our marketing during the fourth quarter. We started advertising on the
internet using Google Adwords. Adwords is very interactive, with the client being able to change
the content of the ad at any time. We also started developing a cable television commercial to be
shot in the first quarter of 2012. As of December 31, 2011 there were 542 GEC members, an
increase of 303 compared to September 30, 2011. We thus exceeded our goal of 500 sign-ups by
the end of the year.
Attachments:
A - Workshop Evaluations Summary
B - Agenda for Solar Thermal and Concentrating Solar Training
C - Sustainable Energy Education Project Brochure
D - Revenue & Expense Report
E - GEC Flyer
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CITIZEN POWER Public Policy Research Education and Advocacy
Energy Education Project Workshop Evaluation Summary - ATTACHMENT A
2011 Program Year (13 Workshops; 293 Participants; 287 Evaluations Received)
Excellent Poor
A. Workshop Content
1. Workshop was well organized.
2. Workshop objectives were clearly stated.
3. Activities and instruction were relevant to objectives.
4. Materials/tools/resources are useful for classroom.
5. Workshop enhanced current content knowledge.
B. Workshop Instruction I
1. The instructors were well prepared.
2. The instructors were knowledgeable in the subject area.
3. The manner of presentation of the material was clear.
4. The.instructors employed effective teaching techniques.
C. Workshop Component Rating
1. Saving Energy
Comments: see individual workshop summaries
2. Solar Power
Comments: see individual workshop summaries
3. Wind Power
Comments: see individual workshop summaries
D. Overall Workshop Rating
5 / 4 7 3 / 2 / 1 / N A
2 4 5 / 3 8 / 4 / 0 / 0
2 4 1 / 4 0 / 5 / 1 / 0
257 / 2 6 / 4 / 0 / 0
2 5 7 / 2 4 / 4 / 0 / 1 / 1 N A
2 5 1 / 2 9 / 6 / 1 / 0
2 6 0 / 2 1 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 1 N A
265 / 1 8 / 3 / 0 / 0 / INA
2 4 8 / 3 0 / 7 / 2 / 0
2 4 7 / 2 6 / 9 / 3 / 0 / 2 N A
212 / 38 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 33NA
220/27/6/3/0/31NA
226/22/4/0/0/35NA
258/23/4/0/0/2NA
(continued)
1. What subject(s) & grade(s) do you teach?
Although the target audience is 6-12th grade Science and Technology Education teachers, there was a great variety of
exceptions made for individuals who made their case for relevance and/or applicability to their educational
endeavors. Audience: All grades, including K -12, post-secondary & adult education.
Subjects: Sciences (General, Earth & Space, Environmental, Physical, Life, Forensic); Physics; Chemistry; Biology;
Geology; Zoology; Meteorology; Astronomy; Ecology; Horticulture; Environmental Geosciences; Environmental
Biology; Sustainable Practices; Energy Readiness; Energy Engineering; Engineering by Design; Scientific Research;
Anatomy; Health/Wellness; Math; Social Studies; Art; Literature; Religion; Library; History; English; Language Arts;
Computer; Technology Ed; Electrical Occupations; PJAS; STEM; GATE; Gifted Support; AH; Curriculum Leader; Principal;
Informal Educators (science wildlife clubs. Day Camps; After-school; Penn State Cooperative Extension 4H, Community
Teaching, Sustainable Living & Agriculture, Environmental Club; science centers. Nature Centers; girl scouts)
2. Wil l you be able to incorporate any resources f rom the EEP workshop into your lessons?
Ves - 270; Wo - 0; Maybe - 7; NA -10
3. If yes, approximately how many of your students annually will receive this information? *21,100 students
*l did not include the Carnegie Science Center Workshop in this calculation as they are an outlier and reported
potential outreach to 2,000 students per year which would skew the numbers.
Also to keep in mind is that this number compounds each year adding on to the previous number and continuing on
each year thereafter that a teacher remains in service teaching the material.
4. What did you like most about the workshop? see individual workshop summaries
5. What changes would you recommend? see individual workshop summaries
6. Would you recommend this workshop to others? Ves -273; Wo - 0; Maybe - 0; NA - 8
7. How did you hear about the class?
A few of the workshops were either School District Inservices or in the case of the Penn State Cooperative Extension
Service a mandatory Professional Development offering that the participants were required to attend. The remaining
workshops advertising reached teachers in a variety of ways: IU website; IU calendar; IU flyer; IU email;
Administrative Contact (Principal, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum Coordinator, Department Chair, Science
Coordinator, School Grant Writer) via flyers in mailbox, emails, direct contact; Gifted Consortium; Other
teachers/colleagues; PCEE Website; PSTA email; Math/Sci Collaborative email & Journal listing; facebook; Program
Manager Janice Serra direct contact.
:js 111222
Year on year comparisons
Al Workshop was well organized.
5 4 3 2 1 NA # Answers
2009
2010
2011
50.7%
81.0%
85.5%
42.0%
17.6%
13.2%
4.3%
1.4%
1.4%
2.9%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100%
100%
100%
1 NA # Answers
Workshop objectives were clearly stated.
1 NA # Answers 5 4 3 2 1 NA # Answers
2009 59.4% ' 34.8% 4.3% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 100%
2010 76.9% 21.3% 1.4% 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 100%
2011 84.0% 13.9% 1.7% 0.3% 0.0% 0.0% 100%
A2
A3 Activities and instruction were relevant to objectives.
5 4 3 2 1 NA Answers
2009 63.8% 31.9% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100%
2010 85.6% 12.0% 1.9% 0.0% 0.5% 0.0% 100%
2011 89.5% 9.1% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100%
A4 Materials/tools/resources are useful for classroom.
5 4 3 2 1 NA Answers i 2009 i
68.1% 24.6% 5.8% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 100%
I 2010 87.0% 10.2% 1.9% 0.0% 0.5% 0.5% 100%
; 2011 89.5% 8.4% 1.4% 0.0% 0.3% 0.3% 100%
AS Workshop enhanced current content knowledge.
5 4 3 2 1 NA Answers 2009
2010
2011
65.2%
79.2%
87.5%
27.5%
14.8%
10.1%
4.3%
4.6%
2.1%
1.4%
0.9%
0.3%
0.0%
0.5%
0.0%
1.4%
0.0%
0.0%
100%
100%
100%
1 NA # Answers
The instructors were well prepared.
1 NA # Answers 5 4 3 2 1 NA # Answers
2009 73.9% 24.6% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 100%
2010 80.6% 17.1% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100%
2011 90.6% 7.3% 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.3% 100%
Bl
B2 The instructors were knowledgeable in the subject area.
5 4 3 2 1 NA # Answers
2009 79.7%
2010 84.7%
2011 92.3%
18.8%
13.9%
6.3%
0.0%
1.4%
1.0%
1.4%
0.0%
0.0%
6.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.3%
100%
100%
100%
The manner of presentation of the, material was clear.
5 4 3 2 1 NA Answers
2009 55.1%
2010 74.1%
2011 86.4%
33.3%
20.4%
10:5%
10.1%
5.6%
2.4%
1.4%
0.0%
0.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100%
100%
100%
B3
B4 The instructors employed effective teaching techniques.
5 4 3 2 1 NA # Answers
2009 47.8% 34:8% 14.5% 1.4% 1.4% 0.0% 100%
2010 67.6% 19.0% 10.2% 1.9% 1.4% 0.0% 100%
2011 86.1% 9.1% 3.1% 1.0% 0.0% 0.7% 100%
Cl Saving Energy
1 NA # Answers
2009
2010
2011
62.3%
67.6%
82.2%
29.0%
20.8%
14.7%
5.8%
7.4%
1.6%
1.4%
0.9%
0.0%
1.4%
0.9%
0.0%
0.0%
2.3%
1.6%
100%
100%
100%
3 2 1 NA # Answers
Solar Power
3 2 1 NA # Answers 5 4 3 2 1 NA # Answers
2009
2010
2011
56.5%
70.8%
85.3%
33.3%
20.4%
10.5%
7.2%
5,6%
2.3%
1.4%
0.9%
1.2%
0.0%
0.5%
0.0%
1.4%
1.9%
0.8%
100%
100%
100%
3 2 1 NA # Answers
Wind Power
3 2 1 NA # Answers 5 4 3 2 1 NA # Answers
2009 77.8% 22.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100%
2010 78.2% 13.4% 4.6% • 0.5% 0.5% 2.8% 100%
2011 87.6% 8.5% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 100%
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D 5 4 3 2 1 NA Answers 2009 55.1% 42.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100%
2010 77.8% 16.7% 3.2% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 100%
2011 89.9% 8.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.7% 100%
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What subject(s) & grade(s) do you teach?
Will you be able to incorporate any resources from the EEP workshop into your lessons?
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2010 87.0% 5.6% 2.3% 5.1% 100.0%
2011 94.1% 0.0% 2.4% 3.5% 100.0%
E3 If yes, approximate
2010 17,474
2011 21,100
y how many of your students annually will receive this information?
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2010 93.5% 0.5% 0.9% 5.1% 100.0%
2011 97.2% 0.0% • 0.0% 2.8% 100.0%
What did you like most about the workshop?
What changes would you recommend?
Would you recommend this workshop to others?
yes no maybe na
Energy Trainer Solar Thermal Training September 29-30, 2011 - ATTACHMENT B
September 29, 2011
8:00 - 8:15 Welcome 8i Agenda - Titus & Janice; Energy Trainer administrative housekeeping update - Business Manager Adele Vamos
8:15-9:45 Ron Celentano of Celentano Energy Services - Overview of Low &. Medium Temperature Solar Thermal Technologies: Powerpoint
9:45 -11:00 Experiments/Activities (as many as we have time to do): Solar Hot Water Experiment -Solar H20 Heater Kit; Passive Solar Experiments - Solar Tube Experiment; testing of thermal mass materials; awning size & placement design; Radiometer; Hand Boiler
11:00-12:30 Ron Celentano of Celentano Energy Services - Overview of Low & Medium Temperature Solar Thermal Technologies: Powerpoint
12:30 - 1:15 Lunch - Dumpling House 1:15 - 2:00 Drive to Tour of Adam Solar Resources 2:00-5:00 Tour of Adam Solar Resources-Tony Rossi: Solar Hot Water-evaporated tube
drainback system 8t flat panels (Bridgeville); Solar Hot Water - evaporated tube glycol system (Carnegie)
5:00 - 5:30 Return drive from Adam Solar Resources 5:30 - 6:00 Walt Jennings: 3 CFL Types Demonstration; Claire Orner: 3 Lighting Types
Demonstration
Dinner Dinner arrangements on own
September 30,2011
8:00 -10:00 Ron Celentano of Celentano Energy Services - Overview of High Temperature Solar Thermal Technologies: Concentrating Solar Technologies: powerpoint
10:00 -11:15 Tom Joseph of Epiphany Solar Water Systems - Concentrating Solar Power Water j Treatment
11:15 -12:00 Demonstrate Sun Runner Parabolic Mirror/Stirling Engine; Concentrating Solar , Experiments with Solar Furnace, Fresnel Lens
12:00 -12:45 Lunch - Napoli's 12:45 -1:30 Drive to Flabeg 1:30 - 3:00 Tour of Flabeg Solar U.S. Corporation - Torsten Koehler (VP of Operations) & Lisa
Metcalfe: produce high performance mirrors for concentrating solar power (CSP) including parabolic trough, power tower, linear Fresnel, and dish applications
3:00 - 3:45 Return drive from Flabeg 3:45-5:00 Ron to demonstrate and present on Solar Thermal Energy Storage (TES) Glauber's Salt
(calcium chloride hexahydrate); Walt Jennings to demonstrate and present on Solar Thermal Energy Storage (TES) Chemical Heat Pack Activity and general heat discussion
5:00 - 5:30 Pete Palumbo to demonstrate and present on the Stirling Engine 5:30-6:00 Wrap-up
Here is an overview of the content we hope to cover over the 2 days:
Solar Thermal Energy: • Low Temperature Collectors: •
- Passive Solar Thermal Design - Solar Thermal Pool Heating
• Medium Temperature Collectors: - Solar Thermal Water Heating - Solar Thermal Space Heating - Building Integrated Solar Thermal
• High Temperature Collectors: - Concentrating SolarThermal Electric: Dish/Stirling, Linear Fresnel, Parabolic Trough,
Central Receiver Tower - Solar Thermal Energy Storage (TES) using molten salts
3 Lighting Types & 3 CFL's Review
Attachment C
Citizen Power is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit, public policy research, educa t ion , and advocacy organization working to protect consumers and the environment. Energy Education Project
If you are interested in becoming involved with the Energy Education Project as either a trainer, participant, grantee, host or partner, please contact Program Manager Janice Serra at [email protected] or:
Sustainable Energy Teacher Training Workshops & Grants
Citizen Power 2121 Murray Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-421-7029
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CITIZEN POWER Public Policy Research Education and Advocacy
Teacher Training Workshops
Teachers will gain knowledge and hands-on
experience with renewable energy and
energy efficiency technologies for classroom
application.
Geared towards 6th - 12th grade teachers
responsible for energy-related curricula
(including vo-tech) in western Pennsylvania.
The workshop is F R E E and participants
receive over $170 worth of materials
including: a functional model wind turbine, a
solar energy kit, books, dvds, and a
flashdrive and binder loaded with energy
information resources. Lunch is provided.
Citizen Power is a PA Department of
Education Approved Provider and the
workshop is eligible for six Act 48 credit
hours. The content corresponds to many PA
Academic Standards for Environment and
Ecology and Science and Technology.
A sampling of workshop objectives:
-Q- Learn how students ami teachers can conduct a simple bui/ding energ}' audit and help save energy and resources.
Lean? about wind energy; construct a model wind turbine and experiment with design variables affecting energy output.
^ Learn about solar energy and how photovoltaic cells convert radiant (sun) energy into electricity; construct a solar panel and measure its energy output.
Workshops can address other energy topics :
and can be crafted to scheduling needs. |
What the participants are saying...
"The information given in the binder is very thorough and comprehensive. Lesson plans and websites are helpful for future reference. Presenters were well-prepared and accessible."
'7 learned a great deal from actually constructing a wind turbine and experiencing the variables first hand. My students will really enjoy tinkering with the wind turbine."
"Great workshop! I ' l l recommend it to my colleagues."
Green Energy Grants ts 1
Citizen Power is offering giants to schools,
school districts, intermediate units, and
nonprofit organizations in western
Pennsylvania for projects that promote the
increased understanding of and/or use of
renewable energy and energy efficiency
technologies. Please check the Citizen
Power website for specific information and
application guidelines.
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Cash Basis
CITIZEN POWER REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT (ATTACHMENT D)
January through December 2011
GEC WPP - - Other (WPP) (WPP) Total WPP TOTAL
rdinary Income/Expense Income
30160 • INTEREST 0.00 33.18 33.18 33.18 30165 • INVESTMENT INCOME 0.00 39,567.24 39,567.24 39,567.24 30167 • REALIZED/UNREALIZED GAINS/LOSS 0.00 -15.500.31 -15,500.31 -15,500.31
Total Income 0.00 24,100.11 24,100.11 24,100.11
Expense 40000 • PROJECT GRANTS 0.00 13,120.68 13,120.68 13,120.68 40105 • INSURANCE -BUSINESS 0.00 2,703.67 2,703.67 2,703.67 40106 • INSURANCE - HEALTH 0.00 ' 7,024.43 7,024.43 7,024.43 40107 • HEALTH CARE REIMBURSEMENTS 0.00 1,345.13 1,345.13 1,345.13 40115-FILING FEES 70.00 355.00 425.00 425.00 40116 • BCO REGISTER 0.00 152.50 152.50 152.50 42100 SALARIES 38,634.65 82,161.96 120,796.61 120,796.61 42105 ACCOUNTING 000 5,477.44 5,477.44 5,477.44 42109 • DONATIONS/GIRTS 0.00 426.21 426.21 426.21 42126 • PAYROLL SERVICE FEES 0.00 143.13 143.13 143.13 42128 • PENSION EXPENSE 000 3,998.28 3,998.28 3,998.28 42135 • MEMBERSHIP DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 100.00 384.30 484.30 484.30 43000 • TELEPHONE 0.00 1,408.53 1,408.53 1,408.53 43003 • SECURITY SYSTEM EXPENSE 0.00 319.30 319.30 319.30 43005 • INTERNET SERVICE 0.00 1,070.29 1,070.29 1,070.29 43006 - DOMAIN REGISTRATIONS 37.02 89.42 126.44 126.44 43010 POSTAGE 427.80 1,173.53 1,601.33 1,601.33 43011 • SHIPPING & HANDLING 12.69 967.14 979.83 979.83 43012 • SALES TAX 0.00 11.08 11.08 11.08 43020 • PRINTING/COPYING 0.00 2,258.48 2,258.48 2,258.48 43040 • ADVERTISEMENT 3,322.92 604.36 3,927.28 3,927.28 43046 • SUBSTITUTE TEACHER REIMBURSEMEN 0.00 1,996.38 1,996.38 1,996.38 43051 • BOARD RELATED 0.00 217.76 217.76 217.76 43060 • EQUIPMENT PURCHASE 0.00 699.00 699.00 699.00 43065 • MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 0.00 1,715.02 1,715.02 1,715.02 43070 • OFFICE SUPPLIES 42.49 3,259.78 3,302.27 3,302.27 43071 • EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES 0.00 34,941.14 34,941.14 • 34,941.14 43075 • CONSUMABLE 22.43 4,994.87 5,017.30 5,017.30 43110 TRAVEL 37,26 9,533.05 9,570.31 9,570.31 43126 • CONTRACT SERVICE 0.00 10,162.50 10,162.50 10,162.50 43130 • CONFERENCE/TRAINING 0.00 425.37 425.37 425.37 43136 - EEP WAGES 0.00 10,080.00 10,080.00 10,080.00 43160 • BANK SERVICE FEES 0.00 77.44 77.44 77.44 43900 • RENT EXPENSE 0.00 15,176.52 15,176.52 15,176.52 44001 • UTILITIES EXPENSE 0.00 1,931.34 1,931.34 1,931.34 6560 PAYROLL TAX EXPENSE 3,279.59 8,396.09 11,675.68 11,675.68
Total Expense 45,986.85 228,801.12 274,787.97 ' 274,787.97
it Ordinary Income -45,986.85 -204,701.01 -250;687.86 -250,687.86
icome -45,986.85 -204,701.01 -250,687.86 -250,687.86
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Attachment E
SAVE MONEY!
HELP THE ENVIRONMENT!
Join the Green Energy Collaborative and switch to TriEagle Green Eagle Electricity!
Approximate Monthly Savings'
Product Price per
kWh
(SJSOO kWh per month usage
@1000 kWh per month usage
@2000 kWh per month usage
Green Eagle 12-month
contract
$0.0758 $ 8 . 7 5 $17.50 $35.00
Green Eagle 18-month
contract
$0.0728 $ 1 0 . 2 5 $20.50 $41.00
Green Eagle 24-month
contract
$0.0708 $ 1 1 . 2 5 $22.50 $45.00
^Compared to Duquesne Light's default residential service (rate RS), which is fixed through May 2013. Prices as of December 6, 2011.
For more information, visit
www.citizenpower.com/gec
COLLABORATIVE—«,
CITIZEN POWER I'uhlic Policy Research I-ducahon and.Advocacy
TriEagle. Energy
At last...
Clean renewable energy is available right here in Greater Pittsburgh, and it's cheaper than the dirty stuff.
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Citizen Power and TriEagle Energy have teamed
up to put together a unique electricity product
that combines a low fixed price with renewable
energy. TriEagle Energy created this 100% wind-
backed electricity product specifically for
members of Citizen Power's Green Energy
Collaborative. Joining is quick and easy, and it's
free - there are no membership dues. You can
get a price quote and proceed to sign up at:
www.citizenpower.com/gec
Is there any fee to switch to the GEC?
There is no fee for switching to TriEagle.
However, if you currently have an alternative
supplier, you should check with them to see if
they charge a cancellation fee.
Is there a cancellation fee if I break my contract?
That depends. If you move, there is no
cancellation fee. If you simply want to switch to
a different supplier before the expiration of your
contract, there is a fee of $20 per month for the
remainder of your contract period. This is
because TriEagle purchases all the electricity it
expects you to use for the duration of the
contract up front, which is why we can guarantee
you a low price for the duration o f the contract.
How long is the contract?
You may choose a contract for a fixed term of
either 24, 18, or 12 months. Prices for different
terms vary.
What happens when my contract expires?
You will be offered a new contract with a fixed
rate that you can accept or reject with no fee.
How do I know this is really wind energy?
Electric power is composed of electrons moving
in a circuit. Power plants of all types and sizes are
supplying the electric power grid in our region.
Some big, some smalt. Some dirty, some clean.
There is actually no way of determining which
plants pushed the electrons that you are using in
your house into the grid. The meter on your
house only say's how much electricity you use.
Still, if your house used 1000 kilowatt hours from
the grid, you must pay some supplier to the grid
for that electricity. That is where electric choice
comes in. In Pennsylvania, consumers can chose
which supplier to pay for that electricity. By
signing up for Citizen Power's Green Energy
Collaborative offered by TriEagle Energy, you will
be purchasing energy that is backed up by 100%
certified renewable energy credits (RECs) from
wind plants in Pennsylvania and neighboring
states. This promotes the development of the
local wind industry.
Will my power go out if the wind dies down?
No. Your power will be just as dependable as it is now.
Is the Green Energy Collaborative / TriEagle as
reliable as the other companies?
Yes. You will not lose power for any reason other
than the risks you already face, such as a storm
knocking down power lines in your
neighborhood. If there is a problem, it is still
Duquesne Light that you call. It will still be
Duquesne Light that sends you your bills and
reads your meter. The only difference is that you
will be paying less on your electric bills and you
will be helping the environment.
How can this product be both 100% wind-backed and cheaper than the competition?
Wind power is becoming competitive with other
sources of energy. Also, Citizen Power is a non
profit company, so we are not taking a slice of
your payments. What's more, by using low-cost
marketing like word of mouth, we are keeping
costs down.
For more information, visit
www.citizenpower.com/gec
Copyright 2011 Citizen Power, Inc.
2121 Murray Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2105
412-421-7029
The Green Energy Collaborative is a program of Citizen Power, Inc.
BEFORE THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISJ » R - 2 ftHII'53
Petition of West Penn Power Company for Issuance of a Second Supplement to its Previous Qualified Rate Orders Under Sections 2808 and 2812 of the Public Utility Code
Application of West Penn Power Company for Approval of its Restructuring Plan Under Section 2806 ofthe Public Utility Code
A. <-irpDf:TAPY'S BUREAU
Docket NklR^00039022
Docket No. R-00973981
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that I am serving one copy of the 2011 Citizen Power Energy Education and Services Program Report by first class mail upon the persons addressed below:
John P. Povilaitis, Esq. Ryan. Russell, Ogden & Seltzer 800 N. Third St.. Suite 101 Harrisburg, PA 17102-2025
John L. Munsch. Esquire Allegheny Power 800 Cabin Hill Drive Greensburg, PA 1560.1
Richard A. Kanaskie. Esquire Office of Trial Staff Pa. Public Utility Commission P.O. Box 3265 Harrisburg, PA 17105
David F, Boehm, Esquire Boehm, Kurtz & Lqwry 36 East Seventh Street, Suite 1 Cincinnati, OH 45202
Michelle Ounzburger Financial Analyst, Rates Allegheny Power 800 Cabin Hill Drive Greensburg, PA 15601-1689
1510
Derrick Williamson, Esquire Susan Bruce, Esquire McNees, Wallace & Nurick 100 Pine Street P.O. Box 1166 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166
Tanya J. McCloskey, Esquire Office of Consumer Advocate 555 Walnut Street 5 t h FL Forum Place Harrisburg. PA 17101-1923
Thomas R. Schwab. CPA Public Utility Commission Bureau of Audits-Western Region U-PARC Bldg.. #A-6, Room 163 3070 William Pitt Way Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Lisa Marie Decker, Esquire Constellation Energy Group Suite 500, 5 , h Floor. Candler Building 111 Market Street Baltimore. MD 21202
IhristopherfTitus North. Ph.D. Christoph Citizen Power, Inc.
Date: March 30, 2012
CITIZEN POWtH 2121 MURRAY AVENUE
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